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Ian Patterson is many things. Importantly here, he’s the author of The Narrator Cycle. He’s also an engineer, cyclist, foodie, coffee lover, cat dad, human father, and reader of books. Preferably, thick books that deal with strange things and big ideas. He’s dreamed of being an author for decades, but finally began the journey with the birth of his first daughter. This is an objectively terrible time to start work that requires quiet concentration, and he knows it, but he loves the chaos nonetheless. He lives in Colorado with his wonderful family.

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Average rating: 4.14 · 160 ratings · 62 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Transference (The Narrator Cycle, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 128 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Transcendence 4.37 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Transition 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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As I announced last time, I have a new book on the horizon. And what a book it will be! You’ve seen your friends reading it, you’ve seen my friends reading it (like the wonderful and below, and other kind folks such as , , , , , , , , , , , ), it was edited by the

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I Still Believe in Miracles: The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller – Poems to Find Meaning in Difficult Times

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Ian Patterson liked Alex Shifman's review of Transition (The Narrator Cycle): "I devoured this book in three sittings. Ian’s given us some of the sharpest, weirdest imagery of his career in this one—things I still think about today. It’s funny, it’s very strange, and truly haunting. I strongly recommend."
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Ian Patterson liked Happy Nielsen's review of Transition (The Narrator Cycle): "“it’s only loneliness if it comes from the lonely region of France.” Just one example of dozens of hilarious quotable lines. I found myself grinning or laughing out loud almost the entire read through. But damn what an absolute treasure of a book. So " Read more of this review »
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Ian Patterson made a comment on Hullabaloo22’s review of Transcendence (The Narrator Cycle #2) " Thank you for saying so! I really have improved as a writer with each release, and it was very affirming to see someone else notice that too. I have a ...more "
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